Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has died

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 11:36 AM EDT, October 10, 2024


BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96.

Kennedy had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke in her sleep on Oct. 3, her family said. “It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother,” Joe Kennedy III posted on X. “She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week.”

“Along with a lifetime’s work in social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren and 24 great-great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom love her dearly,” the family statement said.

The Kennedy matriarch, whose children were Kathleen, Joseph II, Robert Jr., David, Courtney, Michael, Kerry, Christopher, Max, Douglas and Rory, was one of the last remaining members of a generation that included President John F. Kennedy. Her family said she had recently enjoyed seeing many of her relatives, before falling ill.

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[Dennis Donovan]

1. Cross gently, Ethel Skakel Kennedy.

[hlthe2b]

2. She lived a very privileged life but a very tragic life... I hope she found the balance...

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. Statement from the family

Link to tweet

[a kennedy]

4. So sad........what a family eh?? I hope she lived a happy life and died peacefully.

[MissMillie]

5. RIP Mrs. Kennedy (n/t)

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[sinkingfeeling]

6. R.I.P. with Bobby.

[70sEraVet]

7. I guess she will be buried ar Arlington with her husband.

RIP

[DinahMoeHum]

21. There was no other man for her but Bobby

That's why she never re-married.

[littlemissmartypants]

8. ...

[gopiscrap]

9. RIP

[StarryNite]

10. RIP

[Hekate]

11. Cross gently, with our thanks

[Jarqui]

12. Her husband's shooting was very painful, terrible moment

I thought he was wonderful. Campaigned for him.

All these years later, she never seemed to leave his side and was devoted to her children and her causes.

RIP

[AllaN01Bear]

13. ""

[MustLoveBeagles]

14. RIP

[Botany]

15. Ethel my grace surround your spirt, family, and friends

Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up over the hill
With Abraham, Martin, and John

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[electric_blue68]

29. My sis and I went to an exhibit at the Museum of NYC called "Campaigning for President"...

A bunch of years ago.

I'm almost positive this was the exhibit where besides seeing photos of JFK in NYC, at the far second corner of the back wall was a small radio playing...
"Abraham, Martin, and John"...
and, of course, the very last fourth verse... sigh.

We both got teary eyed.

I in '68 at 15 yrs old didn't go to parades any more. Bobby as our Senator was going to march on the Greek Parade. I'm half 2nd Gen Greek-American. But April weather is often iffy esp further back. I figured...
"Eh, I'll see him when he comes to campaign in NYC for the NYS primary! And I'll go volunteer."

But... NYS would have been after California. Still painful when I remember it all.

[PortTack]

16. A good soul! RIP Ethel

[AngryOldDem]

17. Safe passage, Mrs. Kennedy

[Oopsie Daisy]

18. Rest in Peace. 😇🕯️

[TBF]

19. Godspeed Mrs. Kennedy -

condolences to the family. We all share in your loss.

[H2O Man]

20. She was an amazing lady.

[Upthevibe]

22. ..............

...........R.I.P....

[NBachers]

23. Memories, goosebumps - and tears as well. What has been taken from us . . .

[electric_blue68]

30. I sure hear that. Sigh.

[Tarheel_Dem]

24. RIP Ethel.

[ificandream]

25. I think she was the last survivor of the old Kennedy family

I lived in Massachusetts when I was young and remember seeing her and Jackie together a lot.

RIP. Now she'll be with Bobby, who I campaigned for just before his death.

[BumRushDaShow]

26. Both of Ted Kennedy's wives are still around

notably Joan who was his first and is 88. Of course he was the "baby".

[ificandream]

31. Yeah, Joan is the one I remember. Didn't know she was still around. God bless her.

[electric_blue68]

27. Rest in Peace, Ethel Kennedy.

The memories.....sigh.

I'm glad she did visit w a lot of relatives recently thus at least having new happy memories.

That happen to one of my favorite aunts, an unexpected stroke in her sleep. She died a day or two later.

[area51]

28. RIP